The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-27
FALL RACE MEETING.
reparations Complete for . Grand
and Noteworthy Triumph.
Kansas CITY Opposition Disposed
Of Cleveland nay - nanny
Line transportation.

81 suppose You will make the Mem.
phis fall races memorable ?" said an
ApfsAL reporter to Col. II. A. Mont.
gomery yesterday.
b "If we don't eclipse anything South
Of Mason and Dixon's line, and sew.
eral racing centers North, then I'm
no prophet"
"whst efforts have you made In that
direction ?"
"Tve been etiortipg since the lst Of
June, and spending money freely.
One great drawback to our track was
two or three grades and its narrow
ness. All this has been remedisd at a
cost Of $3.50 The grades have been
scooped down and flied up, the
track raised and widened, and turns
made on the order OF q well con.
structed railroad curye-slantine.
HERETOFORE II has been impossible for
spectators on the grand stand TO dis
tincily zee more than the Jockey on
the course opposite, and especially a,
the three quarter turn. AZ now ar.
ranged, moat Of the inside horses BODY
can be plainly seen, while the ou,sIde
ones will be visible down TO their
.s... Ts. .'antIns feature on turns Is
q great assistance TO the flyers,
and will meet with the hearty sppro-
baton OF horse owners. The WIDEN
Ing is also much needed and timely
improvement, preventing the incon.
venience and danger OF crowdipg.
The Memphis course has always been
highly regard, d by turimen, but In It's
present condition will be q great IA.
vorite."
about purses and slakes2"
"rhey will be liberal enough 10 al.
tract q number Of the leading stables
Of the country, but have not yet been
arranged. One purse decided upon Ia
the citiEsrs, amounting TO $500, and
we expect tome OF the leading citi-
zens, like Capt. Lee and Mr.. Randall,
Ia nay for II" with sly wink at those
two gentlemen, who were silently
liJ.sllDg TO the race talk.
Tho former only smiled knowingly,
vhils the latter replied: "Pye never
seer regular race In my life. Too
busy for such diversion."
Then Ill take you out on the tally
no during the October meeting" re-
piled Col. Montgomery, alter which
the APPEAL man took charge OF him.
Have you any definite arrange.
ments concerning entriesf
For that You will have 10 await
Stoney's return, which will be tomor.
row afternoon. He has made the best
possible succetH Of his trip, and the re.
srl.s s,e ye.y Gathering 10 this city.
One thing In particular was disposi.
ton OF Kansas City's rivalry, with
stakes segreeating S25, 900, exclusive Of
purses, and eleven days OF racing.
While at Long Branch he visited the
president and secretary Of the Kanfas
City Jockey Club, and arranged post.
ronement Of their dates until the Sd
oil November. This 10 In conflict with
New 0fleana Our meeting begins
Tuesday, October 18Th, and closes Bat.
urday, the 23d. From here the stables
can take choice OF the two points. or
remain here, as they may decide. l
consider the disposition Of Kansas
City most fortunate transaction"
"Then our meeting will occur Just
at the time OF President Cleveland's
visit 2"
"So Il 5os-. The P,e.lder. vii! 9.
rive on ihe Goth and remain over the
2lsL A grand extra event will be
arranged In his honor, br ngipg ont
the best hortes In attendance. OF
course, you understand he will be
conveyed out on my tally no, and all
the courtesies and Inequalities Of the
club showered upon him and his
charming lady"
II believe greatly increased trans
portation facilities are being pro-
yided7"
"Yes, cir. The East End Dummy
line will be completed and the cara
running before the meeting beelns.
This cannot fall 10 increase the attend.
ance TO al large extent, and on the day
OF President Oleveland's visit the
grand stand and field will no doubt be
crowded 10 the limit. You may safely
anticipate grand and successful fall
mRatinUb